WWE is moving ahead to its next Premium Live Event, WWE Backlash France. The extravagant PLE is set to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the LDLC Arena in Décines-Charpieu in Lyon Metropolis, France. The match card features a stacked line-up of exciting bouts with the show headlined by the dream showdown between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
With tensions brewing between The American Nightmare and The Phenomenal One a week before the event and fans eagerly anticipating this exciting bout, here are 4 possible finishes for the main event of WWE Backlash France:
1. Cody Rhodes wins clean to further cement his status as a fighting champion
WWE Backlash France is set to be the sight of Cody Rhodes’ first title defense. Ever since he dethroned Roman Reigns for the title at WrestleMania 40, Rhodes has transitioned from the hunter to the hunted. Moreover, his championship chase garnered a lot of mainstream attention. To translate the same traction in his run as champion, Backlash could see Rhodes pick up a hard-fought victory over The Phenomenal One.
2. The OC reunites with AJ Styles to assist him
Although AJ Styles has branched out on his own, his intentions to have one final run as the World champion could lead him to go to extra lengths. Furthermore, this could lead to AJ recruiting back his OC members, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to assist him in dethroning Cody Rhodes for the title.
3. AJ Styles decimates The American Nightmare
Ever since AJ Styles returned to WWE after a hiatus, fans have noticed a mean streak of The Phenomenal One with Styles’ anger leading him to destroy his foes. Moreover, his enraged nature could overtake his ambitions to become champion, as was witnessed on SmackDown as well. This could lead to AJ Styles completely decimating Cody Rhodes in their title match to make a much greater impact than winning the title.
4. No decisive winner
The epic clash between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles is expected to be one of the most remarkable matches of all time. Both men are known to be two of the best in-ring performers, leading to creating a memorable showdown that would be etched in the history books for the ages. To protect their magnanimous aura and star power, it could lead to WWE possibly deciding to end the match in a no-contest without a decisive winner setting up the stage for a future match.
